On October 1, we received news that a group of monks was crossing the border seeking refuge outside the country. We expect that, in the coming days and weeks, this will increase substantially. We expect that many of the fleeing monks will try to reach India.

India is not a Buddhist country (yet), but there are monasteries in the northeast states, including Tripura, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh, and in West Bengal which can and will accommodate them temporarily. They will need assistance in applying for refugee status from UNHCR and in furthering their studies, perhaps at universities.

Buddhist Relief Mission is cooperating closely with a network of monks and activists in India and Bangladesh to build support for this expected crisis. Funds will be needed to provide food, medicine, transportation, and other requisites. The network is also prepared to channel funds secretly and securely inside Burma to assist monks and nuns where possible.

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100% of all donations will be used to support refugees, monks and nuns, from Burma. There are no administrative expenses at any level. All donations will be receipted. Since BRM is a 501(c)3 organization, donations of up to $10,000 are tax deductible for US income tax purposes.